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Title: X-Rays taken of Macbook Air
Post by: gunug on March 21, 2008, 07:15:44 AM

Apparently some TSA employee's didn't like the looks of a Macbook Air and perhaps they weren't going to let it on a plane.  Anyway this video shows the new and friendly side of the TSA:

http://mfile.akamai.com/25703/wmv/tsagov.d...macbook_air.asx

This guy was hired for his friendly manner and people skills I'm sure!

Title: X-Rays taken of Macbook Air
Post by: Gregg on March 21, 2008, 12:09:53 PM

plural, not possessive

They don't have to be polite, just competent.

Title: X-Rays taken of Macbook Air
Post by: gunug on March 21, 2008, 01:57:27 PM

Thanks Gregg for the english usage reminder; I thought I was doing pretty good for having woke up
to early!  

Title: X-Rays taken of Macbook Air
Post by: Xairbusdriver on March 21, 2008, 05:52:49 PM

And the x-rays are guaranteed not to erase that SSD, right? Wonder what they'll do when one of the 'cheaper' models comes through and doesn't match the SDD model. Not my worry. I've pretty much given up flying; crowded interiors, no edible food, every conceivable item that a customer might want is added to the extra cost list, surly 'attendants' hoping their airline doesn't go bankrupt before they can find another job...And then there is the 'helpful' TSA...although sometimes it feels good to walk around barefooted on those cool floors...Oh well, sometimes a lack of time forces air travel on me, unfortunately, I can still remember when it was an enjoyable adventure. Showing my age? Or just my 'attitude!'

That 'agent' obviously doesn't work anywhere I've ever been! He seemed quite interested in moving the lines along and knowing what to really look for. I'm betting he's a higher level manager who seldom interacts with TSA 'customers' trying to make a tight connection.

Title: X-Rays taken of Macbook Air
Post by: gunug on March 21, 2008, 06:56:24 PM

QUOTE

I've pretty much given up flying; crowded interiors, no edible food, every conceivable item that a customer might want is added to the extra cost list, surly 'attendants' hoping their airline doesn't go bankrupt before they can find another job...And then there is the 'helpful' TSA...although sometimes it feels good to walk around barefooted on those cool floors...Oh well, sometimes a lack of time forces air travel on me, unfortunately, I can still remember when it was an enjoyable adventure. Showing my age? Or just my 'attitude!'

That's pretty much everything I was going to say but I sounded crankier when I was going to say it!

Title: X-Rays taken of Macbook Air
Post by: Gregg on March 21, 2008, 07:28:49 PM

QUOTE(gunug @ Mar 21 2008, 01:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I thought I was doing pretty good for having woke up to early!

I didn't notice the time of your post. But, I was already at work by then!

Title: X-Rays taken of Macbook Air
Post by: Parker on March 21, 2008, 11:09:36 PM

x-ray's shouldn't erase a ssd. it's basically a giant flash drive and whenever i run flash cards through the x-ray or walk them through the metal detector, nothing ever happens to them, so i'm assuming the macbook air's ssd would be the same.

Title: X-Rays taken of Macbook Air
Post by: Gregg on March 22, 2008, 10:25:15 AM

QUOTE(Parker @ Mar 21 2008, 11:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

x-ray's shouldn't erase a ssd

John, that should make you feel better.

Title: X-Rays taken of Macbook Air
Post by: Xairbusdriver on March 22, 2008, 03:51:23 PM

QUOTE

x-ray's shouldn't erase a ssd.

I know that, but it makes my rant seem more important than it really is! Please humor the old man, Parker.